WTB: Cheap, reliable car for my student in need - BARF

luckyducks · 10-04-2018, 10:25 AM

I work as a continuation high school teacher in Oakland. We have a student here whose financial and home situation is really tough and I'd like to help them out.

He currently travels from Antioch part of the Bay 2-3 hours each way to our school everyday via public transportation.

With a car, they could cut this time to 30-40 mins.

Despite that difficulty, he has managed to show up to class everyday and get nearly all A's in his coursework. However, I can see how the commute is taking its toll on his health (he wakes up at 4am everyday to get to school by 8am).

So with that said, I'm on the lookout for a cheap and reliable car for him to make his life good deal easier. He works hard enough to deserve it.

Let me know if you have any leads.

splat · 10-04-2018, 10:49 PM

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...712741576.html

This car seems to fit the bill. I'd start there. I'd stick with a Toyota or Honda.

augustiron · 10-05-2018, 12:48 PM

Are you sure a car will help him?
There is more to owning a car than freedom from public transportation.
Maintenence, insurance, registration, gas, etc cost a lot of money... especially with questionable reliability of a cheap car.
Good on you for trying to help though.

tbkonwso · 10-05-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by augustiron

Are you sure a car will help him?
There is more to owning a car than freedom from public transportation.
Maintenence, insurance, registration, gas, etc cost a lot of money... especially with questionable reliability of a cheap car.
Good on you for trying to help though.

what he said

if he cant afford an car, how can he pay for insurance, maintenance, wear and tear and other operating expenses related to the car?

what if he forgets an payment on insurance gets into an accident and be at fault? possible law suit? etc...

not trying to be an downer just so many more things are involved.

MoldTheClay · 10-08-2018, 09:57 PM

Been wanting to get rid of a 98 ford mustang with an automatic transmission for ~1500 but haven't listed it yet.

295566 · 10-09-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MoldTheClay

Been wanting to get rid of a 98 ford mustang with an automatic transmission for ~1500 but haven't listed it yet.

I'll take it off your hands, but will only charge you $1,000 for it.

Reli · 10-10-2018, 07:15 AM

My grades were better without a car than with. Just sayin'. More time to study on the bus, and less time wasted fucking around.

Kawikiwi · 10-11-2018, 06:46 PM

If the student can drive a stick, I’ve got my beater cage that I’ve been thinking of selling.

2004 Ford Focus w/225k, 2.3l 5spd.

Clean title, oil changed every 5k since I bought it at 182k.

I’m looking for around $1750 but it’s a student in need, maybe we can talk a little bit about price.

Charles R · 10-12-2018, 12:19 PM

I'm right there with Augustiron.
But if you still decide it's the way to go, I'd stay away from a Honda. It would meet all the needs for sure... But they're stolen so often it's now just a running joke in that community.

somesuch · 11-10-2018, 07:15 PM

http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums...d.php?t=530790

this looks like the perfect car

danix · 11-13-2018, 05:33 PM

Great sentiment, but I agree that insurance etc will be more of a burden than not. Perhaps finding someone who already drives that way would help. Or, if it's the non-BART section of the commute, a scooter, bike, etc? I admire the effort, not putting you down in any way.

gt3x24x7 · 11-15-2018, 11:32 AM

Liability only is cheap. Don't know how cheap for the kid though.

10-04-2018, 10:25 AM	#1
luckyducks Veteran Contributor Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berkeley Motorcycles: 2012 Vespa 300 GTS Super Name:	WTB: Cheap, reliable car for my student in need I work as a continuation high school teacher in Oakland. We have a student here whose financial and home situation is really tough and I'd like to help them out. He currently travels from Antioch part of the Bay 2-3 hours each way to our school everyday via public transportation. With a car, they could cut this time to 30-40 mins. Despite that difficulty, he has managed to show up to class everyday and get nearly all A's in his coursework. However, I can see how the commute is taking its toll on his health (he wakes up at 4am everyday to get to school by 8am). So with that said, I'm on the lookout for a cheap and reliable car for him to make his life good deal easier. He works hard enough to deserve it. Let me know if you have any leads.

10-04-2018, 10:49 PM	#2
splat Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal Motorcycles: Red ones Name: Mark	https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...712741576.html This car seems to fit the bill. I'd start there. I'd stick with a Toyota or Honda. __________________ [this space for rent]

10-05-2018, 12:48 PM	#3
augustiron 2fast 2live 2young 2die Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Truckee & SF Motorcycles: All of them eventually. Name: nope	Are you sure a car will help him? There is more to owning a car than freedom from public transportation. Maintenence, insurance, registration, gas, etc cost a lot of money... especially with questionable reliability of a cheap car. Good on you for trying to help though. __________________ "...had concerns of the motor dropping out, hence the safety chain." - LarryKahn on the big chain holding his Ducati engine in place instead of the actual engine mount.

10-12-2018, 12:19 PM	#9
Charles R Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose Motorcycles: '08 Concours 14; 120,000miles and counting... Name:	I'm right there with Augustiron. But if you still decide it's the way to go, I'd stay away from a Honda. It would meet all the needs for sure... But they're stolen so often it's now just a running joke in that community. __________________ You could always sleep in a car, but you can never race a house! www.charlespixels.com

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10-08-2018, 09:57 PM	#5
MoldTheClay Veteran Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Castro Valley Motorcycles: 2012 Kawisexy Ninja 1000 Name: Joe	Been wanting to get rid of a 98 ford mustang with an automatic transmission for ~1500 but haven't listed it yet.

10-10-2018, 07:15 AM	#7
Reli Veteran Contributor +++ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: land of milfs and range rovers (danville) Motorcycles: motorcycles Name: reli	My grades were better without a car than with. Just sayin'. More time to study on the bus, and less time wasted fucking around.

10-11-2018, 06:46 PM	#8
Kawikiwi Veteran Contributor + 2% Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Somewhere in a garage, a hangar, or across the world Motorcycles: Gotta ride 'em all! Name: Victor	If the student can drive a stick, I’ve got my beater cage that I’ve been thinking of selling. 2004 Ford Focus w/225k, 2.3l 5spd. Clean title, oil changed every 5k since I bought it at 182k. I’m looking for around $1750 but it’s a student in need, maybe we can talk a little bit about price.

11-10-2018, 07:15 PM	#10
somesuch Veteran Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: san jose Motorcycles: gsxr Name:	http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums...d.php?t=530790 this looks like the perfect car

11-13-2018, 05:33 PM	#11
danix Rookie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Motorcycles: ex: K75s, Honda Hawk GT, Vespa GTS250. R1200RT-P. Current: bikeless. I know... Name: Dan	Great sentiment, but I agree that insurance etc will be more of a burden than not. Perhaps finding someone who already drives that way would help. Or, if it's the non-BART section of the commute, a scooter, bike, etc? I admire the effort, not putting you down in any way.

11-15-2018, 11:32 AM	#12
gt3x24x7 Veteran AMA #3278988 Contributor Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bay Motorcycles: CBR Name:	Liability only is cheap. Don't know how cheap for the kid though.